Anita Barker

Who is Anita Barker?

When Anita tired of the cut and thrust of the business world any more, she retrained as an exercise teacher. She also took a nutrition qualification at the University of East London because she thinks what you eat and what you do go together. Then in 1999 she discovered Pilates. A history of sports (netball, tennis, volleyball, and hockey) had left her knees and back in less than perfect condition, and Pilates has changed her body. She trained as an instructor with the Institute of Pilates in London, and now works with people of all ages and ability one-to-one, small groups in people's sitting rooms, classes in village halls, the Parkinson's Disease Society, and Nene Valley Harriers Juniors.What she finds amazing is the diverse range of people Pilates exercises make a difference to, whether it's being able to lift an arm above the head for the first time in ages, improved breathing ability, or simply taking time to relax.